US Bridges

US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · East Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500180

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,090 by 2032. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 80/ SR 26
CrossesOconee River Overflow
LocationEast Dublin
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54526, -82.88991
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2024)
Projected traffic36,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 80/ SR 26 over Oconee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.